新加坡：IPOS与JPO之间的新合作倡议

12May 2026, Singapore.The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and theJapan Patent Office (JPO)announced a new cooperation initiative to strengthencollaboration on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in patent substantive examination,amid rapid The announcement was madeaftera bilateral meetingin Singaporebetween Mr Tan KongHwee, Chief Executive of IPOS and Mr Yasuyuki Kasai, Commissioner of JPO,building on As patent offices worldwide adapt to technological change,IPOS and JPOwill deepencollaborationto supporthigh-quality and trusted patent examination. Under theinitiative,both Officeswilllaunchabilateral patent examiner exchange programme andhold Mr Tan Kong Hweesaid:“AI is reshapinginnovation andwork processes, andIPofficesmust evolve to uphold examination quality and trust. This cooperation with the JPO willdeepen technical exchanges for our examiners toexplorethe use of AI inpatent Mr Yasuyuki Kasai said: “JPO and IPOS share a common recognition of the need to deliverhigh-quality and timely administrative services through the responsible use of AI. Thiscooperation with IPOS will bring together the experience and expertise of both Offices, The cooperation will extend beyond AI, reflecting the longstanding partnership betweenboth Offices to deepen collaboration across various fields. These include patent searchand examination quality management,benchmarking of examination practices, ITinfrastructure development, operational management and IP policy exchanges. Both Through this partnership, IPOS and JPO reaffirm their shared commitment to addressingemergingchallenges in IPlandscapeand ensuring thatinnovation ecosystems remaintrusted, efficient and future-ready.Both Offices also looked forward to continuing